Apple App Developers Excited for Apple Vision Pro and Spatial Computing
In order for Apple app developers to have their work recognized as some of the best in the field, they need to have an intense enthusiasm for Apple’s platforms and appeal to millions of customers within the Apple ecosystem. The chance to win an award only makes this enthusiasm grow even more, and that’s exactly what happened recently.
After being named by the Apple App Store Editorial team as finalists, 14 developers were ultimately chosen as winners of the various categories of App and Game of the Year, spanning from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac Apps. They were even given an added award for Cultural Impact winners. Furthermore, Apple chose Generative AI as the app trend of the year, recognizing the shift towards this technology without any specific Generative AI app winning an award.
The winners are each unique in their own vision, styles, and uses of Apple-specific device capabilities to create something entirely new. Some of the winners shared details about their winning apps and preparation for Apple Vision Pro and spatial computing.
Prêt-à-Makeup is a standout winner, as it serves as an impressive makeup tool for professional artists. With the use of this iPad app, artists can create a makeup look digitally and then apply it to real individuals with stunning 3D effects.
Lies of P is a rare AAA game developed for both consoles and Mac, providing an immersive experience based on the classic Pinocchio tale. It has been recognized as Mac Game of the year and utilized the MacBook Pro’s rendering capabilities to the fullest extent.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is another standout game that has won the Apple Arcade Game of the Year award. With an open-world, immersive environment, it seems fitting for the potential of Vision Pro’s spatial computing.
Finding Hannah, a Cultural Award Winner, utilizes the iPad platform to bring to life a story spanning different eras, making it a puzzle game that feeds into a larger narrative. The developers are open to the possibility of the game living in Vision Pro.
Photomator, recognized as the best Mac App, is a powerful machine learning-based image editor able to perform complex image editing tasks with ease. The developers are excited at the potential of developing for Vision Pro, particularly for spatial photography.
Unpacking is an interesting, ruminative app which has been awarded a Cultural award for its unique concept of unpacking items in various stages and rooms, allowing for insight into different characters through their possessions. The developers have not ruled out the possibility of expanding to new platforms like Vision Pro.
Too Good To Go is an inspiring app that aims to reduce food waste by connecting consumers with stores that are about to discard food at the end of the day and instead selling them at a discounted price, already boasting 85 million users across 17 countries.
Overall, the recognition and celebration of these winning apps have showcased the unique potential of Apple’s platforms, with developers already expressing their interest in how they can further develop their apps for the Vision Pro and spatial computing in the future.
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